WWW Wednesday – 7 February 2024

On February 8, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (ebook)

The Tainted Cup Cover

I have started reading one of my most anticipated fantasy novels of 2024, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, and boy is it living up to all my expectations. Featuring two unique investigators as they dive into a elaborate magical murder, The Tainted Cup has an outstanding story, loaded with an intense mystery, an impressive new fantasy world, and a memorable detective. I have made a fair bit of progress with The Tainted Cup already and I am hoping to finish it off in the next day or two, especially as I cannot wait to see how its elaborate narrative unfolds.

Warhammer 40,000: Brutal Kunnin by Mike Brooks (Audiobook)

Brutal Kunnin Cover

I am still listening to the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Brutal Kunnin this week. Written by Mike Brooks, whose Warhammer 40,000 novels Warboss and The Lion: Son the Forest, were pretty damn fun, Brutal Kunnin is an entertaining novel about rival ork warbands invading a planet. I have nearly finished Brutal Kunnin off, and I cannot wait to see how its cool story unfolds.

What did you recently finish reading?

Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box (ebook)

Three-Inch Teeth Cover

An outstanding and deeply entertaining thriller. I had an amazing time with Three-Inch Teeth, and I am hoping to get a review up very soon.

Glenrock by Lee Christine (Trade Paperback)

Glenrock Cover

A compelling and elaborate piece of Australian crime fiction.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer: The Old World: Lords of the Lance by Graham McNeill

Lords of the Lance Cover

I am still in a major Warhammer mood, so once I get through Brutal Kunnin, I will start listening to Lords of the Lance by Graham McNeill. The first book set back in the Old World in years, Lords of the Lance will be a great fantasy novel that focuses on the chivalrous knights of Bretonnia. I love the Old World setting, and I am so happy to see the Warhammer franchise return there again. Lords of the Lance sounds particularly cool, and I cannot wait to see what great story McNeill, who has previously impressed me with novels like Storm of Iron, will come up with.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 31 January 2024

On January 31, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box (ebook)

Three-Inch Teeth Cover

I have started reading an early copy of the new novel from C. J. Box, Three-Inch Teeth, this week. Three-Inch Teeth is the latest novel in Box’s long-running Joe Pickett thriller series, and this new entry sees the series’ game warden protagonist go up against a killer bear and old-enemies from the past bent on revenge. This is my first time reading one of Box’s books, and I am really enjoying its intense and exciting story. I should finish Three-Inch Teeth off in the next day or so and I cannot wait to see how Box brings his awesome scenario together.

Warhammer 40,000: Brutal Kunnin by Mike Brooks (Audiobook)

Brutal Kunnin Cover

I just started listening to another Warhammer 40,000 audiobook with Brutal Kunnin. Written by Mike Brooks, whose Warhammer 40,000 novels Warboss and The Lion: Son the Forest, were pretty damn fun, Brutal Kunnin is an entertaining novel about rival ork warbands invading a planet. I haven’t made a lot of progress on Brutal Kunnin yet, but it is so far proving to be a funny and compelling read, as the fractious orks start their hilarious and brutal invasion.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox (Trade Paperback)

The Murder Inn Cover

I absolutely powered through the excellent crime fiction book, The Murder Inn by the team of James Patterson and Candice Fox this week. An outstanding novel with a wildly exciting plot, The Murder Inn was a great read that I cannot recommend enough.

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

I finally managed to finish off the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer this week. An elaborate and wonderful addition to this cool franchise, Witchbringer was a pretty epic read that comes highly recommended.

The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman (Trade Paperback)

The Ghost Orchid Cover (2)

I managed to also quickly read the new Jonathan Kellerman book, The Ghost Orchid over the weekend. Following Kellerman’s long-running protagonists as they investigate another complex murder, The Ghost Orchid was very awesome and proved to be an excellent addition to an already great series.

The Holy Terrors by Simon R. Green (ebook)

The Holy Terrors Cover

A fantastic and quick horror-tinged thriller book about reality tv stars being killed off in a haunted town hall.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Tainted Cup Cover

Once I get through my current books, I am going to jump onto one of my most anticipated fantasy novels of 2024, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. Featuring two unique investigators as they dive into a unique magical crime, The Tainted Cup sounds pretty damn exceptional and it sets up a great new series from one of fantasy’s most compelling authors.

Warhammer: The Old World: Lords of the Lance by Graham McNeill

Lords of the Lance Cover

I am still in a major Warhammer mood, so once I get through Brutal Kunnin, I am hoping to start listening to Lords of the Lance by Graham McNeill. The first book set back in the Old World in years, Lords of the Lance will be a great fantasy novel that focuses on the chivalrous knights of Bretonnia. I love the Old World setting, and I am so happy to see the Warhammer franchise return there again. Lords of the Lance sounds particularly cool, and I cannot wait to see what great story McNeill, who has previously impressed me with novels like Storm of Iron, will come up with.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 24 January 2024

On January 25, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox (Trade Paperback)

The Murder Inn Cover

I just started reading the excellent crime fiction book, The Murder Inn by the team of James Patterson and Candice Fox. An outstanding novel, The Murder Inn follows the inhabitants of an unusual sea-side inn, filled with misfits and outcasts, who are forced to deal with two dangerous killers. I haven’t made a lot of progress on The Murder Inn yet, but I am already having a lot of fun with it.

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

I am currently in the middle of the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer next. Following a psyker, one of the most reviled beings in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, who is forced to return to assist the regiment she used to lead, Witchbringer is an awesome piece of Warhammer fiction, that I am really enjoying. I am hoping to knock off Witchbringer in the next couple of days and I cannot wait to see how it ends.

What did you recently finish reading?

Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom (ebook)

Hollywood Hustle Cover

I managed to finish off the debut thriller from actor Jon Lindstrom, Hollywood Hustle. Following a washed-up actor as he tries to recover his kidnapped daughter, Hollywood Hustle was a great book with an exciting plot. Review to follow soon.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Cold Days Cover

I managed to also finish off the outstanding Dresden Files novel Cold Days by Jim Butcher. Cold Days was another excellent addition this fantastic series and comes highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman

The Ghost Orchid Cover (2)

I have several amazing books to read at the moment, but I think I’ll try the new Jonathan Kellerman book, The Ghost Orchid next. Following Kellerman’s long-running protagonists as they investigate another complex murder, The Ghost Orchid sounds really awesome and I always have a ton of fun with this great series.

Warhammer 40,000: Brutal Kunnin by Mike Brooks

Brutal Kunnin Cover

If I manage to finish off Witchbringer this week I’m hoping to dive into another Warhammer 40,000 novel from a few years ago with Brutal Kunnin. Written by Mike Brooks, whose Warhammer 40,000 novels Warboss and The Lion: Son the Forest, were pretty damn fun, Brutal Kunnin is an entertaining sounding novel about rival ork warbands. I am quite keen to knock off Brutal Kunnin, especially as Brooks has a sequel novel for it coming out later this year.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 17 January 2024

On January 17, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom (ebook)

Hollywood Hustle Cover

I just started reading the fun debut thriller from actor Jon Lindstrom, Hollywood Hustle. Following a washed-up actor as he tries to recover his kidnapped daughter, Hollywood Hustle is an interesting book, and I loved the sound of its cool plot. I’ve only made a little progress on Hollywood Hustle so far, but I am enjoying its compelling story. I will probably knock Hollywood Hustle off fairly quickly and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Cold Days Cover

I am still going with the extremely awesome Dresden Files novel Cold Days by Jim Butcher, and I should knock it off in the next day or so. Cold Days is the 14th book in the series and sets a recently resurrected Harry Dresden against all the manipulations and intrigue of the Winter Court. A deeply addictive read, I am loving Cold Days and I am hoping to feature it in a post later this week.

What did you recently finish reading?

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

Rebellion Cover

I managed to finish off the new Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion this week and boy was it awesome. The latest book in one of my favourite historical fiction series, Rebellion was clever, dark and moving, and I cannot recommend it enough. Review to follow in the next day or so.

Saevus Corax Captures the Castle by K. J. Parker (Trade Paperback)

Saevus Corax Captures the Castle Cover

I had a lot of fun over the weekend reading the second of three Saevus Corax books that entertaining author K. J. Parker released last year, Saevus Corax Captures the Castle. An outstanding sequel to Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead (one of my favourite books of 2023), Saevus Corax Captures the Castle was another hilarious read that thrusts Parker’s smart, but unlucky, protagonist into the middle of an elaborate and complex conspiracy. Highly recommended.

Extinction by Douglas Preston (ebook)

Extinction Cover

The allure of Extinction’s fantastic plot proved to be too much for me, and I dove into the early copy I received of this awesome book by veteran author Douglas Preston. Following a murder investigation in an elite resort full of genetically resurrected mega-fauna, Extinction was a captivating and over-the-top read that had me hooked the entire way through.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

I am still planning to listen to the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer next. Witchbringer has been on my radar for a while, but I couldn’t get a copy of it until recently. As such, I am hoping to make up for lost time by finally getting through this amazing sounding book that will follow a psyker, one of the most reviled beings in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, who is forced to return to assist the regiment she used to lead. Witchbringer sounds like a very awesome piece of Warhammer fiction, and I cannot wait to experience its fantastic story.

The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

The Murder Inn Cover

I have a few books I wouldn’t mind reading in the next week, but I will probably start with the excellent crime fiction book, The Murder Inn by the team of James Patterson and Candice Fox. An outstanding sounding novel, The Murder Inn should be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to checking it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 10 January 2024

On January 10, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

Rebellion Cover

This week I started reading the new Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion. The latest book in one of my favourite historical fiction series, Rebellion is an awesome read that thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt. Filled with a ton of action and an intriguing novelization of Boudica’s attempt to free her people from Rome’s grasp, Rebellion is extremely awesome, and I am having a wonderful time getting through it. I have currently read about half of Rebellion so far and I am hoping to finish the rest off by the weekend.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Cold Days Cover

I was in the mood for something fun and easy to listen to this week, so I decided to continue to dive deeper into the extremely awesome Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher with Cold Days. I have had an incredible time with this series over the last couple of years and it really is one of the best fantasy series ever written. Cold Days is the 14th book in the series and sets a recently resurrected Harry Dresden against all the manipulations and intrigue of the Winter Court. A deeply addictive read, I am loving Cold Days and at the rate I’m currently going, I should finish it off by this time next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

Argylle by Elly Conway (Trade Paperback)

Argylle Cover

I managed to finish off the fun new novel, Argylle, by the mysterious Elly Conway this week. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle was a fantastic book and I had a great time with its compelling adventure plot.

Warhammer 40,000: Dead Men Walking by Steve Lyons (Audiobook)

Dead Men Walking Cover

I also managed to finish off the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Dead Men Walking. A loose continuation of Lyons’ previous novel Krieg, Dead Men Walking pitted the resolute and unfeeling soldiers of the Death Korps of Krieg against the soulless metal Necrons in a dark and powerful narrative. I deeply enjoyed the very grim Dead Men Walking and Lyons came up with a particularly epic and powerful read.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

If I get through Cold Days this week, I’m planning to listen to the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer next. Witchbringer has been on my radar for a while, but I couldn’t get a copy of it until recently. As such, I am hoping to make up for lost time by finally getting through this amazing sounding book that will follow a psyker, one of the most reviled beings in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, who is forced to return to assist the regiment she used to lead. Witchbringer sounds like a very awesome piece of Warhammer fiction, and I cannot wait to experience its fantastic story.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 3 January 2024

On January 3, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Argylle by Elly Conway (Trade Paperback)

Argylle Cover

I just started reading the fun new novel, Argylle, by the mysterious Elly Conway. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle follows an unusual spy who gets dragged into a sinister conspiracy. I’ve made a bit of progress on Argylle already and it is proving to be a fun and distinctive novel. I’m hoping to finish it off by the weekend and I look forward to seeing how its fantastic story unfolds.

Warhammer 40,000: Dead Men Walking by Steve Lyons (Audiobook)

Dead Men Walking Cover

I was still in the mood for Warhammer 40,000 fiction this week, so I started listening to the exciting and grim audiobook Dead Men Walking. A loose continuation of Lyon’s previous novel Krieg, Dead Men Walking pits the resolute and unfeeling soldiers of the Death Korps of Krieg against the soulless metal Necrons. A gripping war story that shows a grim battle between two implacable and inhuman armies, I am really falling in love with Dead Men Walking and I am absolutely flying through its audiobook format.

What did you recently finish reading?

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont (ebook)

Dark Arena Cover

I managed to power through Dark Arena this week and it proved to be a particularly impressive spy thriller. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena is a gritty and highly authentic novel that expertly captures the true experiences of an intelligence agent. An excellent and powerful read.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I finally finished the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath this week and boy was it something special. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, The Fall of Cadia is a complex and epic war novel, filled with big battles and impressive characters. Rath did an incredible job capturing this massive event, and the resulting story is addictive, exciting and heartbreaking in all the right ways. One of the best books and audiobooks of 2023, I cannot recommend The Fall of Cadia enough.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow

Rebellion Cover

I am hoping to read the latest Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion, next. This is one of my favourite historical fiction series and the new novel sounds pretty damn awesome as it thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 27 December 2023

On December 27, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont (ebook)

Dark Arena Cover

I started reading the early copy of Dark Arena that I have this week. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena follows a French intelligence agent as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot. I haven’t made a great deal of progress on Dark Arena yet, but I am so far enjoying seeing another story in Beaumont’s distinctive and meticulous style. This should be a pretty good thriller and I am excited to finish off my first 2024 novel.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I didn’t end up getting as much listening time as I would have wanted this week so I still haven’t completely finished off the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath yet. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, The Fall of Cadia is a complex novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). This is honestly proving to be one of the best Warhammer books of the year and I should knock it off in the next couple of days.

What did you recently finish reading?

Deadly Game by Michael Caine (Trade Paperback)

Deadly Game Cover

A fun and fast-paced thriller from an unlikely author that I had a good time with, especially as Caine comes up with some very interesting villains.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Argylle by Elly Conway

Argylle Cover

I am planning to dive into the intriguing novel, Argylle, next. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle should be a fantastic novel and I look forward to checking it out.

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow

Rebellion Cover

I am hoping to read the latest Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion, before the end of the year. This is one of my favourite historical fiction series and this latest novel sounds pretty damn awesome as it thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 20 December 2023

On December 21, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Deadly Game by Michael Caine (Trade Paperback)

Deadly Game Cover

I started reading the awesome and fun thriller, Deadly Game, this week. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game has an intriguing plot about an elite police unit chasing down stolen nuclear material. I am about halfway through Deadly Game at the moment, and it is proving to be a rather interesting book in a style that is definitely reminiscent of Michael Caine. I’m rather enjoying Deadly Game and I look forward to seeing how Caine wraps it up.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I’m still going with the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath, which is proving to be one hell of a listen. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia is a complex novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I have made a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and this is honestly proving to be one of the best Warhammer books of the year. Intense, full of action and featuring some great characters, The Fall of Cadia is a masterful novel and I am hoping to finish it off in the next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I managed to knock off the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest this week. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest was an excellent and compelling novel that I had a good time with.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont

Dark Arena Cover

I am probably going to get a head start on my 2024 reading in the next week by checking out the early copy of Dark Arena that I have. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena will once again follow a French intelligence agent as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot. I have a lot of love for The Frenchman and I look forward to reading another book in Beaumont’s distinctive and meticulous style.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 13 December 2023

On December 13, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I honestly haven’t made any progress since last week on the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I am hoping to finally get to grips with The Mystery Guest this week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I have just started listening to the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia looks set to be a complex and massive novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is probably going to be one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I am hoping to make a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and I have a feeling it is going to be one of the best Warhammer novels of the year.

What did you recently finish reading?

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I made a huge effort and managed to finish off the audiobook version of Murtagh this week. A brilliant continuation of Paolini’s classic Inheritance Cycle novels, Murtagh was a pretty damn awesome read and I loved seeing another novel in this outstanding fantasy world. I am hoping to get a review up for Murtagh soon, and it proved to be quite an outstanding piece of fantasy fiction.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Deadly Game by Michael Caine

Deadly Game Cover

I am hoping to dive into the fun sounding thriller, Deadly Game, next. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game sounds like an exciting and fantastic novel and I am very curious to see how good an author Caine is.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 6 December 2023

On December 7, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I have just started reading the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I’ve only made a little progress on The Mystery Guest but it is so far proving to be an excellent read with a great set up. I am hoping to finish it off in the next couple of days and I look forward to Prose’s twisty conclusion.

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I am still getting through the new Christopher Paolini novel, Murtagh, although I haven’t made as much progress as I would have liked. The sequel to Paolini’s iconic Inheritance Cycle, Murtagh follows the exploits of the damaged dragon rider Murtagh a year after being freed from the control of his evil lord. I am about two thirds of the way through Murtagh at the moment and I am pretty hooked on the elaborate story that shows a whole new angle to Paolini’s elaborate fantasy world. I am hoping to finish off Murtagh in the next week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

What did you recently finish reading?

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky (ebook)

House of Open Wounds Cover

I had an outstanding time getting through Adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest elaborate book, House of Open Wounds. The amazing sequel to Tchaikovsky’s epic and impressive City of Last Chances, House of Open Wounds was such an incredible read, with complex characters, clever scenarios, and a ton of heart. One of the best fantasy novels of 2023, I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Trade Paperback)

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect Cover

A twisty and extremely hilarious Australian murder mystery that makes fun of so many different tropes and conventions of classic crime fiction. Highly recommended!

Vendetta by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

Vendetta Cover

A brilliantly dark and gritty Australian crime fiction read that pits a maverick police office against the ghosts of her past. One of Barrie’s best books yet!

What do you think you’ll read next?

West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman

West Heart Kill Cover

The next book I am hoping to dive into is the intriguing murder mystery debut, West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman. An apparently meta-murder mystery, West Heart Kill has an awesome classic murder mystery scenario behind it that McDorman twists to tell a unique story. I have heard some good things about West Heart Kill and I cannot wait to check it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.